The minister who got off the high-speed train caused confusion in the country
According to the newspaper Il Fatto Quotidiano, the Italian Minister of Agriculture, Francesco Lollobrigida, stopped the Trenitalia high-speed train halfway, which was taking him to attend an event in the town of Caivano, which came to the fore in July with the gang rape case and the center of small criminal organizations.
HE LEFT THE TRAIN AND CONTINUED WITH THE VEHICLE
It was reported in the news that Lollobrigida told officials that he would be late for the ceremony in Caivano due to the delayed arrival of the train, stopped the train at Ciampino station near Rome, got off with his team and continued on his way. with ministry vehicles.
Lollobrigida’s decision to stop the regular high-speed train midway and get off became a topic of debate in the country and provoked a reaction from the opposition.
The minister was criticized for treating the regular high-speed train as his “personal official vehicle.”
Meanwhile, the company Trenitalia stated that the train’s stop at Ciampino station did not cause any delay.
YOU ARE ASKED TO RESIGN
Elly Schlein, leader of the main opposition Democratic Party (PD), stated in her statement that Lollobrigida acted in an “arrogant and immoral” manner and that they would present an investigation into this matter.
Giuseppe Conte, leader of another opposition party, the 5 Star Movement (M5S), also claimed that Lollobrigida’s move was a destructive signal for citizens’ trust in politics.
Matteo Renzi, leader of the opposition Italia Viva party, also said the minister should resign from his position if the news is confirmed.
ANNOUNCEMENT THAT HE WILL NOT RESIGN
The Minister of Agriculture, Lollobrigida, in her statement today in response to calls for resignation from the opposition, did not accept the accusations that she stopped the high-speed train for personal needs and defended that she acted in accordance with the law. Lollobrigida also stated that she would not resign.
Lollobrigida’s party and main partner in power, the Brothers of Italy Party (FdI), also noted that the criticism against the Agriculture Minister was “shameful and unacceptable.”
The deputy prime minister and foreign minister, as well as the leader of the Forza Italia party, junior partner in power, Antonio Tajani, also supported Lollobrigida.
Tajani stated that the railways and the minister clarified the issue, there was no abuse and there was no need for anyone to resign. (AA)